block
v. obstruct; hinder, thwart n. chunk; obstacle; piece, unit of text that is marked for a future processing operation (Computers); mold; obstruction; scaffold, gallows; rectangle space surrounded by streets | ||||
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Block&tl= Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Campbell R. Harvey's Hypertextual Finance Glossary |
Block
Large quantity of stock or large dollar amount of bonds held or traded. As a rule of thumb, 10,000 sharesor more of stock and $200,000 or more worth of bonds would be described as a block.
Large quantity of stock or large dollar amount of bonds held or traded. As a rule of thumb, 10,000 sharesor more of stock and $200,000 or more worth of bonds would be described as a block.
| BTS Transportation Expressions |
Block
A length of track of defined limits, the use of which by trains is governed by block signals, cab signals, or both. (49CFR236)
A length of track of defined limits, the use of which by trains is governed by block signals, cab signals, or both. (49CFR236)
| Glossary of petroleum Industry |
BLOCK
(1) A pulley or sheave in a rigid frame. (2) To prevent the flow of liquid or gas in a line. (3) A chock.
(1) A pulley or sheave in a rigid frame. (2) To prevent the flow of liquid or gas in a line. (3) A chock.
| Railroad-Related Terms |
Block
A length of track between consecutive block signals or from a block signal to the end of block system limits, governed by block signals, cab signals or both.
A length of track between consecutive block signals or from a block signal to the end of block system limits, governed by block signals, cab signals or both.
| Company Info: Ticker, Name, Description |
HRB
BLOCK H & R INC
Exchange: NYSE
Holding company with subsidiaries which perform income tax preparation, electronic filing and other services relating to income tax preparation; Offer refund anticipation loans; Operate income tax training schools; Offer extended warranties in connection with tax preparation; Operate nonconforming mortgage origination and funding
BLOCK H & R INC
Exchange: NYSE
Holding company with subsidiaries which perform income tax preparation, electronic filing and other services relating to income tax preparation; Offer refund anticipation loans; Operate income tax training schools; Offer extended warranties in connection with tax preparation; Operate nonconforming mortgage origination and funding
Block&tl= Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
| FOLDOC |
block
1. <unit> A unit of data or memory, often, but not exclusively, on a magnetic disk or magnetic tape.
Compare record, sector.
2. To delay or sit idle while waiting for something.
Compare busy-wait.
(2000-07-17)
1. <unit> A unit of data or memory, often, but not exclusively, on a magnetic disk or magnetic tape.
Compare record, sector.
2.
Compare busy-wait.
(2000-07-17)
| Jargon File |
block
v. [common; from process scheduling terminology in OS theory] 1. vi. To delay or sit idle while waiting for something. "We're blocking until everyone gets here." Compare busy-wait. 2. `block on' vt. To block, waiting for (something). "Lunch is blocked on Phil's arrival."
v. [common; from process scheduling terminology in OS theory] 1. vi. To delay or sit idle while waiting for something. "We're blocking until everyone gets here." Compare busy-wait. 2. `block on' vt. To block, waiting for (something). "Lunch is blocked on Phil's arrival."
| INTERNET TERMS&ACRONYMSV1.0 |
BLOCK
The amount of data recorded continuously on disk or cd-rom in a single operation.Blocks are separated by physical gaps,or identified by their track/sector addresses.
The amount of data recorded continuously on disk or cd-rom in a single operation.Blocks are separated by physical gaps,or identified by their track/sector addresses.
| Noman's Java(TM) Glossary |
block
In the Java programming language, any code between matching braces. Example: { x = 1; }.
In the Java programming language, any code between matching braces. Example: { x = 1; }.
| The CD Recordable Glossary |
Block
A unit of 252 bytes as defined in the Yellow Book.
A unit of 252 bytes as defined in the Yellow Book.
Block&tl= Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Block
(v. t.)
The wooden mold on which hats, bonnets, etc., are shaped.
(v. t.)
The solid piece of wood on which condemned persons lay their necks when they are beheaded.
(v. t.)
The perch on which a bird of prey is kept.
(v. t.)
The pattern or shape of a hat.
(v. t.)
Any obstruction, or cause of obstruction; a stop; a hindrance; an obstacle; as, a block in the way.
(v. t.)
A square, or portion of a city inclosed by streets, whether occupied by buildings or not.
(v. t.)
A section of a railroad where the block system is used. See Block system, below.
(v. t.)
A piece of wood more or less bulky; a solid mass of wood, stone, etc., usually with one or more plane, or approximately plane, faces; as, a block on which a butcher chops his meat; a block by which to mount a horse; children's playing blocks, etc.
(v. t.)
A piece of hard wood (as mahogany or cherry) on which a stereotype or electrotype plate is mounted to make it type high.
(v. t.)
A piece of box or other wood for engravers' work.
(v. t.)
A large or long building divided into separate houses or shops, or a number of houses or shops built in contact with each other so as to form one building; a row of houses or shops.
(v. t.)
A grooved pulley or sheave incased in a frame or shell which is provided with a hook, eye, or strap, by which it may be attached to an object. It is used to change the direction of motion, as in raising a heavy object that can not be conveniently reached, and also, when two or more such sheaves are compounded, to change the rate of motion, or to exert increased force; -- used especially in the rigging of ships, and in tackles.
(v. t.)
A blockhead; a stupid fellow; a dolt.
(n.)
To shape on, or stamp with, a block; as, to block a hat.
(n.)
To secure or support by means of blocks; to secure, as two boards at their angles of intersection, by pieces of wood glued to each.
(n.)
To obstruct so as to prevent passage or progress; to prevent passage from, through, or into, by obstructing the way; -- used both of persons and things; -- often followed by up; as, to block up a road or harbor.
(v. t.)
The wooden mold on which hats, bonnets, etc., are shaped.
(v. t.)
The solid piece of wood on which condemned persons lay their necks when they are beheaded.
(v. t.)
The perch on which a bird of prey is kept.
(v. t.)
The pattern or shape of a hat.
(v. t.)
Any obstruction, or cause of obstruction; a stop; a hindrance; an obstacle; as, a block in the way.
(v. t.)
A square, or portion of a city inclosed by streets, whether occupied by buildings or not.
(v. t.)
A section of a railroad where the block system is used. See Block system, below.
(v. t.)
A piece of wood more or less bulky; a solid mass of wood, stone, etc., usually with one or more plane, or approximately plane, faces; as, a block on which a butcher chops his meat; a block by which to mount a horse; children's playing blocks, etc.
(v. t.)
A piece of hard wood (as mahogany or cherry) on which a stereotype or electrotype plate is mounted to make it type high.
(v. t.)
A piece of box or other wood for engravers' work.
(v. t.)
A large or long building divided into separate houses or shops, or a number of houses or shops built in contact with each other so as to form one building; a row of houses or shops.
(v. t.)
A grooved pulley or sheave incased in a frame or shell which is provided with a hook, eye, or strap, by which it may be attached to an object. It is used to change the direction of motion, as in raising a heavy object that can not be conveniently reached, and also, when two or more such sheaves are compounded, to change the rate of motion, or to exert increased force; -- used especially in the rigging of ships, and in tackles.
(v. t.)
A blockhead; a stupid fellow; a dolt.
(n.)
To shape on, or stamp with, a block; as, to block a hat.
(n.)
To secure or support by means of blocks; to secure, as two boards at their angles of intersection, by pieces of wood glued to each.
(n.)
To obstruct so as to prevent passage or progress; to prevent passage from, through, or into, by obstructing the way; -- used both of persons and things; -- often followed by up; as, to block up a road or harbor.
| WordNet 2.0 |
block
Noun
1. a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides); "the pyramids were built with large stone blocks"
(hypernym) artifact, artefact
(hyponym) anvil
2. a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings; "he lives in the next block"
(synonym) city block
(hypernym) area, country
3. a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides
(synonym) cube
(hypernym) solid
(hyponym) goldbrick
4. a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit; "he reserved a large block of seats"; "he held a large block of the company's stock"
(hypernym) collection, aggregation, accumulation, assemblage
5. housing in a large building that is divided into separate units; "there is a block of classrooms in the west wing"
(hypernym) housing, lodging, living accommodations
(hyponym) cellblock, ward
6. (computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted; "since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block' and `sector' are sometimes used interchangeably"
(hypernym) computer memory unit
(hyponym) bad block
(part-meronym) sector
(classification) computer science, computing
7. an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension; "I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block"
(synonym) mental block
(hypernym) inability
(hyponym) writer's block
(derivation) forget, blank out, draw a blank
8. a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope
(synonym) pulley, pulley-block
(hypernym) machine, simple machine
(hyponym) bollock, bullock block
(part-holonym) block and tackle
9. a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine; "the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked"
(synonym) engine block, cylinder block
(hypernym) cast, casting
(part-holonym) internal-combustion engine, ICE
(part-meronym) cylinder, piston chamber
10. an obstruction in a pipe or tube; "we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe"
(synonym) blockage, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage
(hypernym) obstruction, obstructor, obstructer, impediment, impedimenta
(hyponym) breechblock, breech closer
(derivation) stuff, lug, choke up
11. a platform from which an auctioneer sells; "they put their paintings on the block"
(synonym) auction block
(hypernym) platform
12. (American football) the act of obstructing someone's path with your body; "he threw a rolling block into the line backer"
(synonym) blocking, interference
(hypernym) obstruction
(hyponym) trap block
(derivation) parry, deflect
(classification) American football, American football game
Verb
1. render unsuitable for passage; "block the way"; "barricade the streets"; "stop the busy road"
(synonym) barricade, blockade, stop, block off, block up, bar
(hypernym) obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, close up
(hyponym) shut off, block off, close off
(verb-group) obstruct
(derivation) blockage, closure, occlusion
2. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn"
(synonym) obstruct, blockade, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass
(hypernym) prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid
(hyponym) stonewall
(derivation) obstruction, blockage
3. stop from happening or developing; "Block his election"; "Halt the process"
(synonym) stop, halt, kibosh
(hypernym) prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid
(hyponym) embargo
(derivation) blockage, closure, occlusion
4. interfere with or prevent the reception of signals; "Jam the Voice of America"; "block the signals emitted by this station"
(synonym) jam
(hypernym) interrupt, disrupt, break up, cut off
(hyponym) barrage jam
5. run on a block system; "block trains"
(hypernym) operate, run
6. interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia; "block a nerve"; "block a muscle"
(hypernym) anesthetize, anaesthetize, anesthetise, anaesthetise, put to sleep, put under, put out
(derivation) blocker, blocking agent
7. shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight; "The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage"; "The trees obstruct my view of the mountains"
(synonym) obstruct
(hypernym) hide, conceal
(verb-group) barricade, blockade, stop, block off, block up, bar
(derivation) blockage, closure, occlusion
8. stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block; "block the book cover"
(hypernym) emboss, boss, stamp
9. obstruct; "My nose is all stuffed"; "Her arteries are blocked"
(synonym) stuff, lug, choke up
(hypernym) clog, choke off, clog up, back up, congest, choke, foul
(derivation) blockage, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage
10. block passage through; "obstruct the path"
(synonym) obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, close up
(hypernym) impede, hinder
(hyponym) blockade, block off
(derivation) blocking, interference
11. support, secure, or raise with a block; "block a plate for printing"; "block the wheels of a car"
(hypernym) hold, support, sustain, hold up
12. impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); "block an attack"
(synonym) parry, deflect
(hypernym) fence
(derivation) blocker
13. be unable to remember; "I'm drawing a blank"; "You are blocking the name of your first wife!"
(synonym) forget, blank out, draw a blank
(hyponym) slip, slip one's mind
(derivation) mental block
14. shape by using a block; "Block a hat"; "block a garment"
(hypernym) shape, form
(derivation) cube
15. shape into a block or blocks; "block the graphs so one can see the results clearly"
(hypernym) shape, form
16. prohibit the conversion or use of (assets); "Blocked funds"; "Freeze the assets of this hostile government"
(synonym) freeze, immobilize, immobilise
(antonym) unblock, unfreeze, free, release
(hypernym) withhold, keep back
Noun
1. a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides); "the pyramids were built with large stone blocks"
(hypernym) artifact, artefact
(hyponym) anvil
2. a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings; "he lives in the next block"
(synonym) city block
(hypernym) area, country
3. a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides
(synonym) cube
(hypernym) solid
(hyponym) goldbrick
4. a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit; "he reserved a large block of seats"; "he held a large block of the company's stock"
(hypernym) collection, aggregation, accumulation, assemblage
5. housing in a large building that is divided into separate units; "there is a block of classrooms in the west wing"
(hypernym) housing, lodging, living accommodations
(hyponym) cellblock, ward
6. (computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted; "since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block' and `sector' are sometimes used interchangeably"
(hypernym) computer memory unit
(hyponym) bad block
(part-meronym) sector
(classification) computer science, computing
7. an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension; "I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block"
(synonym) mental block
(hypernym) inability
(hyponym) writer's block
(derivation) forget, blank out, draw a blank
8. a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope
(synonym) pulley, pulley-block
(hypernym) machine, simple machine
(hyponym) bollock, bullock block
(part-holonym) block and tackle
9. a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine; "the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked"
(synonym) engine block, cylinder block
(hypernym) cast, casting
(part-holonym) internal-combustion engine, ICE
(part-meronym) cylinder, piston chamber
10. an obstruction in a pipe or tube; "we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe"
(synonym) blockage, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage
(hypernym) obstruction, obstructor, obstructer, impediment, impedimenta
(hyponym) breechblock, breech closer
(derivation) stuff, lug, choke up
11. a platform from which an auctioneer sells; "they put their paintings on the block"
(synonym) auction block
(hypernym) platform
12. (American football) the act of obstructing someone's path with your body; "he threw a rolling block into the line backer"
(synonym) blocking, interference
(hypernym) obstruction
(hyponym) trap block
(derivation) parry, deflect
(classification) American football, American football game
Verb
1. render unsuitable for passage; "block the way"; "barricade the streets"; "stop the busy road"
(synonym) barricade, blockade, stop, block off, block up, bar
(hypernym) obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, close up
(hyponym) shut off, block off, close off
(verb-group) obstruct
(derivation) blockage, closure, occlusion
2. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn"
(synonym) obstruct, blockade, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass
(hypernym) prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid
(hyponym) stonewall
(derivation) obstruction, blockage
3. stop from happening or developing; "Block his election"; "Halt the process"
(synonym) stop, halt, kibosh
(hypernym) prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid
(hyponym) embargo
(derivation) blockage, closure, occlusion
4. interfere with or prevent the reception of signals; "Jam the Voice of America"; "block the signals emitted by this station"
(synonym) jam
(hypernym) interrupt, disrupt, break up, cut off
(hyponym) barrage jam
5. run on a block system; "block trains"
(hypernym) operate, run
6. interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia; "block a nerve"; "block a muscle"
(hypernym) anesthetize, anaesthetize, anesthetise, anaesthetise, put to sleep, put under, put out
(derivation) blocker, blocking agent
7. shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight; "The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage"; "The trees obstruct my view of the mountains"
(synonym) obstruct
(hypernym) hide, conceal
(verb-group) barricade, blockade, stop, block off, block up, bar
(derivation) blockage, closure, occlusion
8. stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block; "block the book cover"
(hypernym) emboss, boss, stamp
9. obstruct; "My nose is all stuffed"; "Her arteries are blocked"
(synonym) stuff, lug, choke up
(hypernym) clog, choke off, clog up, back up, congest, choke, foul
(derivation) blockage, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage
10. block passage through; "obstruct the path"
(synonym) obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, close up
(hypernym) impede, hinder
(hyponym) blockade, block off
(derivation) blocking, interference
11. support, secure, or raise with a block; "block a plate for printing"; "block the wheels of a car"
(hypernym) hold, support, sustain, hold up
12. impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); "block an attack"
(synonym) parry, deflect
(hypernym) fence
(derivation) blocker
13. be unable to remember; "I'm drawing a blank"; "You are blocking the name of your first wife!"
(synonym) forget, blank out, draw a blank
(hyponym) slip, slip one's mind
(derivation) mental block
14. shape by using a block; "Block a hat"; "block a garment"
(hypernym) shape, form
(derivation) cube
15. shape into a block or blocks; "block the graphs so one can see the results clearly"
(hypernym) shape, form
16. prohibit the conversion or use of (assets); "Blocked funds"; "Freeze the assets of this hostile government"
(synonym) freeze, immobilize, immobilise
(antonym) unblock, unfreeze, free, release
(hypernym) withhold, keep back
| The Phrase Finder |
New kid on the block
Meaning
A new arrival in an area and in a group of young friends.
Origin
US origin - around the 1950s.
Meaning
A new arrival in an area and in a group of young friends.
Origin
US origin - around the 1950s.
| Australian Slang |
Block
1) head; 2) self control ; 3) the Block
1) head; 2) self control ; 3) the Block
Back blocks
(n) remote inland settlements, or more recently, the cheaper blocks of land in the suburbs; the back section of a sheep or cattle station
Be up on blocks
have one's period (about female)
Block and tackle
(n.) (underworld, obsolete) watch and chain
Chip off the old block
person inheriting marked family characteristics. 5. chip on the shoulder, a grudge
Chock a block
full to the point one can fill no more; crowded to over flowing; in a jammed or crowded condition
Chock-a-block up
(of a male) fully engaged in sexual intercourse
Chocker a block
full up; overcrowded
Do one's block
to lose one's temper
Do the block
to parade this area for pleasure
Go to the block
go to the vacant piece of land
Ice block
popsicle, lollypop, frozen lolly
Lose one's block
to lose one's temper
Off one's block
insane
Out in the back blocks
beyond suburbia and the more established farm and cattle property
The Block
Part of Collins Street Melbourne, or George Street Sydney
Up on one's blocks
have one’s period (about female)
| English Slang Dictionary v1.2 |
| hEnglish - advanced version |
block
block
\block\, n.
1. in australia, one of the large lots into which public land, when opened to settlers, is divided by the government surveyors.
2. (cricket) (a) the position of a player or bat when guarding the wicket. (b) a block hole. (c) the popping crease. [r.]
similar words(60)
dead block
a block of shares
writer`s block
gin block
auction block
line block
sig block
horn block
cylinder block
city block
pillow block
pillar block
wood block
cheeks of a block
rack block
clew-line block
guide block
jewel block
a chip off the old block
cautionary block
upper memory block
cat block
quartering block
yule block
pulley-block
pulley block
salt block
boot block
mooring block
to block out
engine block
logical block addressing
hawse block
belgian block
building block
running block
thick-and-thin block
quarter block
jack block
chopping block
block printing
block system
block tin
monkey block
tower block
brake block
block up
block off
block out
plumber block
block book
motion block
block chain
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block
\block\, n.
1. in australia, one of the large lots into which public land, when opened to settlers, is divided by the government surveyors.
2. (cricket) (a) the position of a player or bat when guarding the wicket. (b) a block hole. (c) the popping crease. [r.]
similar words(60)
dead block
a block of shares
writer`s block
gin block
auction block
line block
sig block
horn block
cylinder block
city block
pillow block
pillar block
wood block
cheeks of a block
rack block
clew-line block
guide block
jewel block
a chip off the old block
cautionary block
upper memory block
cat block
quartering block
yule block
pulley-block
pulley block
salt block
boot block
mooring block
to block out
engine block
logical block addressing
hawse block
belgian block
building block
running block
thick-and-thin block
quarter block
jack block
chopping block
block printing
block system
block tin
monkey block
tower block
brake block
block up
block off
block out
plumber block
block book
motion block
block chain
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| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
block
bloc
bloc
| English Phonetics |
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
block
block
block
Cyff
Cyff = n. a stock, a stump, a stem, a block
Hurt
Hurt = n. a block, a. stupid
Hurth
Hurth = n. a block, a dolt
Maen
Maen = n. a block of stone. Maen ehed, a loadstone
Marchfaen
Marchfaen = n. a horse block
Ploc
Ploc, Plocyn = n. a block, a plug
Block&tl= Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Oil and Gas Field Glossary |
Block
The subdivision of a nation's exploration and production acreage. Blocks are generally defined in terms of latitude and longitude, at one-degree intervals.
The subdivision of a nation's exploration and production acreage. Blocks are generally defined in terms of latitude and longitude, at one-degree intervals.
| Dictionary of Automotive Terms |
Block
That part of the engine containing the cylinders . Also see Cylinder block , EN-block , brake pad , Block heater , Die , Monoblock , Rubbing block , and Sanding block
That part of the engine containing the cylinders . Also see Cylinder block , EN-block , brake pad , Block heater , Die , Monoblock , Rubbing block , and Sanding block
| Telecommunication Standard Terms |
block
1. A group of bits or digits that is transmitted as a unit and that may be encoded for error-control purposes. (188 ) 2. A string of records, words, or characters, that for technical or logical purposes are treated as a unit. (188 ) Note 1: Blocks (a) are separated by interblock gaps, (b) are delimited by an end-of-block signal, and (c) may contain one or more records. Note 2: A block is usually subjected to some type of block processing, such as multidimensional parity checking, associated with it. 3. In programming languages, a subdivision of a program that serves to group related statements, delimit routines, specify storage allocation, delineate the applicability of labels, or segment parts of the program for other purposes.
1. A group of bits or digits that is transmitted as a unit and that may be encoded for error-control purposes. (188 ) 2. A string of records, words, or characters, that for technical or logical purposes are treated as a unit. (188 ) Note 1: Blocks (a) are separated by interblock gaps, (b) are delimited by an end-of-block signal, and (c) may contain one or more records. Note 2: A block is usually subjected to some type of block processing, such as multidimensional parity checking, associated with it. 3. In programming languages, a subdivision of a program that serves to group related statements, delimit routines, specify storage allocation, delineate the applicability of labels, or segment parts of the program for other purposes.
| General Chemistry Glossary |
block
Say it
A region of the periodic table that corresponds to the type of subshell (s, p, d, or f) being filled during the Aufbau construction of electron configurations .
A region of the periodic table that corresponds to the type of subshell (s, p, d, or f) being filled during the Aufbau construction of electron configurations .
Block&tl= Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Roller Coaster Glossary |
Block
A section of track that is separated from the rest of the track by brakes, chain lifts, or other devices capable of halting the train.
A section of track that is separated from the rest of the track by brakes, chain lifts, or other devices capable of halting the train.
Block&tl= Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Glossary of Technical Theatre Terms |
BLOCK
Frame in which one or more pulley wheels (sheaves) are mounted.
Frame in which one or more pulley wheels (sheaves) are mounted.
| Glossary of Stamp Collecting Terms |
BLOCK
An unseparated group of stamps at least two high and two wide. If the block is larger than four stamps, it is referred to as a block of six, block of eight, etc.
An unseparated group of stamps at least two high and two wide. If the block is larger than four stamps, it is referred to as a block of six, block of eight, etc.
Block&tl= Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Hepatitis Central (TM) Liver Disease Medical Glossary |
Block
A group, quantity, section, or segment that is considered as a unit for some purpose, procedure, process, or action. 2. (clinical trials) Treatment block. Analyses are conducted for each block, and then combined over blocks
A group, quantity, section, or segment that is considered as a unit for some purpose, procedure, process, or action. 2. (clinical trials) Treatment block. Analyses are conducted for each block, and then combined over blocks
Block&tl= Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries
| maritime&shipping&trade |
Block
a pulley
a pulley
| Worldgolf |
block
To play a shot by delaying the rotation of the wrists during a swing. This causes the clubface not to be square at the point of impact resulting in a sliced ball.
To play a shot by delaying the rotation of the wrists during a swing. This causes the clubface not to be square at the point of impact resulting in a sliced ball.
| U.S. Figure Skating Glossary |
BLOCK
A formation in which skaters line up one behind the other in more than two straight lines forming a block or formation. The block moves on the ice utilizing the entire surface.
A formation in which skaters line up one behind the other in more than two straight lines forming a block or formation. The block moves on the ice utilizing the entire surface.
| Nautical Nomenclature |
Block
a pulley
a pulley
Block&tl= Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Block
klotau (v.); vihpan (chunk of wood, etc.)
klotau (v.); vihpan (chunk of wood, etc.)
| English - Klingon |
block
v. bot
v. bot
Block&tl= Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Block
Block may refer to:
Objects that resemble rectangular prisms:
Objects that resemble rectangular prisms:
- A large concrete or stone brick
- Block (sailing), a single or multiple pulley used on sailboats
- Cylinder block, the main part of an internal combustion engine
- Toy block, one of a set of wooden or plastic pieces of various shapes
An area of land:
- Block (country subdivision), a unit of government in some South Asian countries
- Census block, the smallest geographical unit in the U.S. Census Bureau
- City block, an area surrounded but not divided by streets
In science:
- Block (extraction of petroleum), a sub-division of an underground reservoir
- Block (meteorology), large-scale near-stationary patterns in the atmospheric pressure field
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